Wireless Device Direct Communication via Dynamic Mesh Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless communication devices rely on base stations for communication, limiting direct communication between nearby devices, especially in scenarios where infrastructure is unavailable or overwhelmed.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a second short-range transceiver in wireless communication devices to enable direct communication between devices without relying on base stations, forming dynamic short-range networks that can change topology quickly and operate independently of traditional wireless communication networks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If wireless communication devices use base stations for communication, then network coverage and connectivity are improved, but direct communication between nearby devices is limited and infrastructure dependency increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveconnectivityVSAvoidinfrastructure dependency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the communication system into two segments: traditional base station communication for wide coverage and direct device-to-device communication for local connectivity. This segmentation allows devices to operate independently when infrastructure is unavailable, resolving the contradiction between reliability and infrastructure dependency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces authentication mechanisms as intermediaries that enable direct communication between devices without requiring base stations. The authentication system acts as a mediator that verifies device identities and establishes secure direct links, reducing infrastructure dependency while maintaining connectivity reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If wireless communication devices establish direct communication links, then infrastructure independence is improved, but authentication and security management become more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinfrastructure independenceVSAvoidauthentication management

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service authentication where devices automatically authenticate with each other using pre-configured credentials and cryptographic protocols. This eliminates the need for manual authentication management and reduces the complexity burden on users, enabling infrastructure independence while keeping authentication management tractable

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal authentication framework that works across different device types and communication scenarios. The authentication system serves multiple functions including identity verification, security establishment, and network management, reducing overall system complexity through multi-functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If devices form dynamic short-range networks, then direct communication capability is improved, but network management and topology maintenance become more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedirect communicationVSAvoidnetwork management

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent embraces the dynamic nature of short-range networks by implementing protocols that automatically adapt to changing topologies. Devices dynamically discover each other, establish connections, and maintain links without manual intervention, making direct communication easy while managing complexity through automated dynamic protocols

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where devices continuously monitor network conditions, connection quality, and topology changes. This feedback drives automatic network management decisions including connection establishment, maintenance, and termination, simplifying direct communication while managing network complexity through real-time adaptation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS9609513B2System and method for device authentication in a dynamic network using wireless communication devices

Publication Date: 2017.03.28 IP INVESTEMENT HOLDINGS LLC

AI summary

A short-range wireless network is established by direct communication between wireless devices and wireless access points. A wireless communication device provides initial registration information to a network and becomes a registered device. An API is downloaded to the wireless device to permit automatic authentication of the device for future communications. When a registered device enters a venue, at least one access point will automatically detect the wireless device and extract the necessary identification data to permit authentication of the device. Customized messages may be provided to the wireless device. If the wireless device enters a different venue, even in another city or state, the registration data may be automatically extracted by an AP and provided to a cloud network for authentication. Authenticated devices receive a list of authenticated vendors and unauthenticated vendors near the present location of the authenticated device.